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sugarjaws · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:13 AM

My mom has been diabetic since her 40's (she is 63) and last night my brother took her in to the hospital and they said she has kidney failure. I was so scared last night that I would get a phone call but thank God I didn't. I spoke to my sister this morning and a specialist will be seeing her sometime this afternoon to see just how bad her kidney's are.

I know that dialysis is an option as is kidney transplant. Anyone have experience with either one?

The worst part is that I'm in Illinois and she lives in Windsor, Canada. I'm so glad my brother and sister are there with her.

Thanks for any prayers that are offered!!!

olialm1 · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:22 AM

I'm crossing my fingers for your mom. I know someone who is on dialysis and they are fine. It's time consuming but definitely worth it. Is there any way you can go visit her?

boxermom · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:25 AM

I'm so sorry about your mom. Prayers for her and you and family. I hope she can be treated.

Kansashalo · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:26 AM

and prayers for your family and your mom.

sugarjaws · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:30 AM

Thanks olialm1 and boxermom for the prayers and crossed fingers! Funny thing is we were just there last weekend for a visit. This was my family's first time meeting my boyfriend, and that is when she first got sick. She thought she had the flu, but now that I did some reading up on the topic, I think it was the signs of kidney failure.

Depending on how she's doing we'll be paying another visit. It's far, but not too far to drive if we need to, but I wish I were much closer so I could pay more visits.

To make matters worse today is my dad's birthday and it has been 10 years since he passed away. My worst fear was her dying on his birthday. I know I need to stay positive.

Thanks again!

sugarjaws · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:30 AM

Thanks for the prayers Kansashalo!!! I love your avatar by the way !!

lolitakali · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Prayers for you & yr family.

Kidney failure is nothing to play with... hopefully you can visit her asap.

sugarjaws · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Thanks lolitakali!! I really appreciate your prayers. We're hoping to go back around Thanksgiving/Christmas!!!

ilovepinkhearts · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:53 AM

im so sorry, i have no experience when it comes to kidney failure. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

sugarjaws · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Thank you ilovepinkhearts! This is our first go-around too.... but I'm hoping that the dialysis will help. Otherwise me and my siblings will have tests done to find out who is the best match for a transplant.

natalie78 · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:09 PM

I've so sorry...my prayers are with you. DH's dad lived for five years after his kidney failure and would have probably lived much longer had he not refused treatment. There is hope...

PurseAddict79 · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:30 PM

I am sending positive thoughts towards you and your family.

My grandfather was on dialysis for several years... time consuming (few hours a day every day) but well worth it.

sugarjaws · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:31 PM

natalie78, it's good to know there is at least a little hope. Was he on dialysis and then decided he no longer wanted this treatment?? I'm just wondering what to expect for my mother.

I'm so sorry to hear about dh's father. It's so tough to lose a parent.

Thanks for the prayers as well!

sugarjaws · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Thanks so much PurseAddict79. I was wondering how long the dialysis took, but if keeps my mother around longer than you're right, it is worth it.

Thanks for the positive thoughts. We need them so much right now!!!

natalie78 · Oct 30th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by sugarjaws

natalie78, it's good to know there is at least a little hope. Was he on dialysis and then decided he no longer wanted this treatment?? I'm just wondering what to expect for my mother.

His dad just grew tired of everything. He was almost 80 and just ready to let go.

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#1
sugarjaws OP Makeup Junkie Queen Joined: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 195	Mother has kidney failure - please say a prayer for her My mom has been diabetic since her 40's (she is 63) and last night my brother took her in to the hospital and they said she has kidney failure. I was so scared last night that I would get a phone call but thank God I didn't. I spoke to my sister this morning and a specialist will be seeing her sometime this afternoon to see just how bad her kidney's are. I know that dialysis is an option as is kidney transplant. Anyone have experience with either one? The worst part is that I'm in Illinois and she lives in Windsor, Canada. I'm so glad my brother and sister are there with her. Thanks for any prayers that are offered!!!

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:22 AM	#2
olialm1 windy city Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,559	I'm crossing my fingers for your mom. I know someone who is on dialysis and they are fine. It's time consuming but definitely worth it. Is there any way you can go visit her?
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#4
Kansashalo Memories! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,606	and prayers for your family and your mom.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#7
lolitakali Mira Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,492	Prayers for you & yr family. Kidney failure is nothing to play with... hopefully you can visit her asap.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#9
ilovepinkhearts team edward. always. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,403	im so sorry, i have no experience when it comes to kidney failure. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#3
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,710	I'm so sorry about your mom. Prayers for her and you and family. I hope she can be treated.

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#5
sugarjaws OP Makeup Junkie Queen Joined: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 195	Thanks olialm1 and boxermom for the prayers and crossed fingers! Funny thing is we were just there last weekend for a visit. This was my family's first time meeting my boyfriend, and that is when she first got sick. She thought she had the flu, but now that I did some reading up on the topic, I think it was the signs of kidney failure. Depending on how she's doing we'll be paying another visit. It's far, but not too far to drive if we need to, but I wish I were much closer so I could pay more visits. To make matters worse today is my dad's birthday and it has been 10 years since he passed away. My worst fear was her dying on his birthday. I know I need to stay positive. Thanks again!

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#8
sugarjaws OP Makeup Junkie Queen Joined: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 195	Thanks lolitakali!! I really appreciate your prayers. We're hoping to go back around Thanksgiving/Christmas!!!

Oct 30th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#10
sugarjaws OP Makeup Junkie Queen Joined: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 195	Thank you ilovepinkhearts! This is our first go-around too.... but I'm hoping that the dialysis will help. Otherwise me and my siblings will have tests done to find out who is the best match for a transplant.

Oct 30th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#11
natalie78 Dave's not here Joined: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	I've so sorry...my prayers are with you. DH's dad lived for five years after his kidney failure and would have probably lived much longer had he not refused treatment. There is hope...
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Oct 30th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#12
PurseAddict79 PerpetuallyPenniless Joined: Sep 2008 Location: The Mall Posts: 1,236	I am sending positive thoughts towards you and your family. My grandfather was on dialysis for several years... time consuming (few hours a day every day) but well worth it.

Oct 30th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#13
sugarjaws OP Makeup Junkie Queen Joined: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 195	natalie78, it's good to know there is at least a little hope. Was he on dialysis and then decided he no longer wanted this treatment?? I'm just wondering what to expect for my mother. I'm so sorry to hear about dh's father. It's so tough to lose a parent. Thanks for the prayers as well!

Oct 30th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#14
sugarjaws OP Makeup Junkie Queen Joined: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 195	Thanks so much PurseAddict79. I was wondering how long the dialysis took, but if keeps my mother around longer than you're right, it is worth it. Thanks for the positive thoughts. We need them so much right now!!!

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